For some time I have been using the Loose weights, punch bag and my multi bar to train best I can and while this goes some way into providing a great work out, it cannot complete with the complete set of equipment that a typical gym can provide. What made me choose to join a gym was quite funny actually, as I was clearing out my garage of Junk, I managed to throw away the piece of foam + carpet I used on the floor – this meant some of my daily workout could not be done – I bit the bullet and finally looked around for a gym.

What was important to me in choosing the right one was it had to be local, no driving 10 miles just to get there. The next step was the overall cost, a lot of them charge a joining fee plus a monthly fee and separate payments for other parts such as Sauna for example. I looked at one and this was £40 to join (special offer) and £52 a month – wow. The local council one was £20 joining fee plus a choice of per usage fee of £4.50, a monthly fee of £35 with no fixed term and finally cheaper if you signed up for 8 months. Finally I choose one that a person at work goes to, this is simply £35 a month cash up front or £25 a month if you sign up by direct debt for one year. They had a whole rafter of machines, loose weights, running machines, sunbed and so forth. I enjoyed my hour I spent there getting used to the machine, plan to Go Monday, Wednesday and Friday with running on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – Sunday as they say is a day of rest.